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See and hear what it's like to work at Portland Parks & Recreation
Portland Parks & Recreation is getting ready for summer 2021 and we are hiring! Thanks to Portland voters and the Parks Local Option Levy, it is possible to hire over 1,000 individuals now for seasonal and year-round employment. Check out our opportunities with Recreation, Aquatics, Environmental Education, Maintenance, and more! Keep reading for upcoming career fair event details and application opportunities.
Virtual Career Fairs
Learn about jobs in Aquatics including Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Water Fitness, and Customer Service
Tuesday, May 11, 2021  |  3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Join our virtual hiring fair to learn more about open positions and how to apply for jobs with the City of Portland.
Click here to register.
Learn about general jobs with Portland Parks & Recreation
Wednesday, April 21, 2021  |  3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Join our virtual hiring fair to learn more about open positions and how to apply for jobs with the City of Portland.
Click here to register.
Health and Safety
Protecting the health and safety of our staff and participants is our top priority.
Check here to see the safety plans in place for summer 2021.

Opportunities for Employment
PP&R is the largest employer of youth in Portland. The list below includes current job openings and direct links to apply.
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Lifeguard photo Water Fitness photo
Aquatics
PP&R is looking for motivated and responsible individuals to join our aquatics staff. Need training? We offer lifeguard certification, swim instructor training, and water fitness instructor training classes year-round to prepare and train staff.
Customer Service Representatives provide customer support at pools.
Lifeguards provide safety at pools.
Swim Instructors teach individuals of all ages how to swim.
Water Fitness Instructors teach well-rounded and balanced water fitness classes.
Click here to view these positions and applications.
Applications for this position close on July 19, 2021.
Trail work Garden work

Environmental Conservation and Education 

PP&R has opportunities in our Land Stewardship group. The Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) provides employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth. Crews protect, restore, and manage Portland's parks and natural areas while developing job skills and exploring environmental career paths. Nature Day Camp Staff guide children ages 5-12 on adventures and explorations in Portland's parks and natural areas.
Youth Conservation Crew Leaders provide leadership for the Youth Conservation Crews. 
Click here to view this position and application.
Applications for this position are open until filled.
Nature Educator II staff have experience leading and teaching groups of children. This opportunity is open to those who are at least 18 years of age.
Click here to view this position and application.
Applications for this position are open continuous.

Nature Day Camp Team Leads support and lead teams of Nature Educators. This opportunity is open to those who are at least 18 years of age and who have experience leading and teaching groups of children and leading a small team.
Nature Day Camp Site Coordinators coordinate logistics for a large Nature Education program and have experience working at Nature Day Camp or a similar program related to nature, science, or outdoor education. This opportunity is open to those who are at least 21 years of age.
Click here to view these positions and applications.
Applications for this position are open continuous.
Summer camp play PP&R Camp staff
Recreation
PP&R is hiring enthusiastic staff for a variety of opportunities to support outdoor summer camp programs, Free Lunch + Play, mobile Art Education pods, inclusion services, customer service and more.  
Camp Counselors and Inclusion Assistants work in a variety of programs at parks, community centers, and arts centers throughout Portland.
Click here to view these positions and application.
Applications for this position close on May 17, 2021.
Fitness Instructors for PP&R are certified instructors who teach group fitness classes.
Click here to view this position and application.
Applications for this position close on May 17, 2021
Customer Service Representatives provide customer support for summer recreation programs. 
Click to view this position and application.
Applications for this position close on 
May 17, 2021
Kids and a beaver! Community gardens

Maintenance, Community Gardens, and Stewardship

PP&R has opportunities available that provide maintenance to parks and facilities including natural areas, golf courses, and Portland International Raceway. 
Seasonal Maintenance Workers do basic maintenance and take care of parks and facilities. 
Click here to view this position and application.
Applications for this position are open continuous.
 
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